Shinjiro Mita | Senior FellowOrganization eMotto Co., Ltd. Background Various music playing experiences (piano, oboe, drums, etc.) since I was a child. 2010 Graduated from Hiroshima University High School 2016 Graduated from Faculty of Science Engineering, Osaka University 2020 eMotto Co., Ltd., CEO 2022 Graduated from Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences, Osaka University (Ph.D.) Business idea…
Eiji SomeyaOrganization Hutzpah, Inc. Co-founder & CEO Faculty of Integrated Human Studies, Kyoto University Background Born and raised in Chiba Prefecture. Apr. 2017: Faculty of Integrated Human Studies, Kyoto University Nov. 2020: Analyst in Jacore, Inc. Feb. 2022: Founder and CEO in Hutzpah, Inc. Business idea in short Cohort-based Online Education Platform Social issue to…
Suguru SeoOrganization Computer Science at University of Toronto Background Born and raised in Tokyo. Graduated with an International Baccalaureate from UWC Adriatic in Italy. Currently finishing my B.S. with honors in computer science at the University of Toronto. Worked as a software engineer at startups in Tokyo and Toronto. Business idea in short “Zen x…
Hideaki SatoOrganization Background Business idea in short Social issue to tackle | Business concept Motivation
Shuntaro MiyataOrganization Project Leader of New Business Development, Omron Social Solutions Co., LTD Background Born in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture. Graduated Doshisha University. Joined Omron Solution Co., Ltd. with a high motivation to give back to the society through the field of social and infrastructural system business. Professional Experience: Sales and Marketing of traffic light…
Anna KasaiOrganization Labor and Social Security Attorney Office “Mikke” Background Engaged in labor support work at the labor and social security attorney office since I was still a student at the university. After that, managed HR operations including recruiting a nursing staff at the obstetrics and gynecology hospital in Tokyo. In 2021, open my own labor…
Hiroko Nakajima Phoenixi Advisor and Investment Committee Secretariat After graduating from Osaka University, Hiroko Nakajima entered Japan Finance Corporation because she wanted to stimulate Japanese economics by supporting starting businesses, to be “a town doctor” for small businesses. Hiroko was charged in more than 3000 judging loans for startups and small businesses, launching an entrepreneurial…
Yoshitaka Orita Photographer | Phoenixi Advisor and Design Consultant After graduating from university, I went to Sri Lanka. As a member of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers, I coached soccer in Kandy with members of the Kandy City Hall. After returning to Japan, I worked as a soccer coach and studied design. In 2005, I…
Aya Seike経歴 Aya Seike was awarded Ph.D. by Kyoto University in 2011 and is part of the faculty at Kyoto University, working at the Kokoro Research Center as a senior lecturer. I specializes in public health, medical welfare, and gerontology. My areas of research are stress management, psycho-educational support for dementia caregivers and people with…
Michitoshi Mori Launched a law firm with the philosophy of “supporting challenges”, after worked as a partner attorney at a law firm which practice area is a support for venture businesses. Have a lot of experience about legal issues for venture finance and IPO. Also supported a number of startups and jointed and launched internet…
Jumpei TakeiOrganization hakken INC. Background After leaving a general trading company, I started my own business two years ago to get excited about something good for a bright future and the planet. Acquired skills include business investment, accounting, business concept design, promotion, strategy consulting, HTML/CSS, Javascript, and other work. Currently, I have no home. Business…
Matsuo RyunosukeOrganization Kyoto University Background 2015/3 Graduated from Mie Prefectural Ueno High School, General Education Course 2015/4 Entered Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Meijo University 2019/3 Graduated from Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Meijo University 2019/4 Entered Department of African Area Studies, Graduate School of Asian and…
Kazuma ShinnoOrganization Faculty of Medicine, Kyoto University Background 2016- Faculty of Medicine, Kyoto University 2017- Founder, MSB in Kyoto, an overseas medical student exchange group 2019 Research Intern, Children’s National Medical Center, Center for Neuroscience Research, Washington, D.C., United States Business idea in short Web application supporting Orthostatic Dysregulation (OD) for future generations Social issue…
Rika AwakiharaOrganization — Background — Business idea in short — Social issue to tackle | Business concept — Motivation —
Shinsuke GotoOrganization Sojitz Corporation・Group Governance Sect. Background After finishing master’s degree from the University of Kyoto,I joined Sojitz Corporation April 2020. At Sojitz Corporation, I have experienced the tasks of book keeping and a new business(Hassojitz2020,2021).At “Healthcare business program of Osala City Univercity”, I have learned the method of starting healthcare business. At “G’s Academy”,…
Chika MatsuokaOrganization FUJIFILM Corporation Background Born in Gunma Pref. | she was interested in business creation after taking an entrepreneur training course at Keio University. After graduating from the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, engaged in the development of three-dimensional touch sensors and flat acoustic panels at FUJIFILM Corporation. After returning to childcare leave,…
Shimon KurataOrganization Tokio Marine Holdings,Inc Business Strategy & Innovation Group Digital Strategy Dept. Background Born in Tokyo March 2020 : Graduated from Keio University Environment and Information Studies April 2020 : Joined Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd June 2020 : Tokio Marine Holdings Business Strategy & Innovation Group Digital Strategy Dept. Business…
Yoshiro Ishii INPEX CORPORATION Senior Vice President, Renewable Energy & New Business Hydrogen & CCUS Development Office (Deputy) April. 1981 Joined Japan National Oil Corporation (JNOC: Currently JOGMEC) April. 2004 Joined INPEX CORPORATION, General Manager, Geophysical Department Jan. 2018 Senior Vice PresidentIn charge of RenewableEnergy & Power Business
Takuya Tsutsumi Senior Advisor, Mercari Inc. Senior Fellow, New York University (NYU) School of Law Tsutsumi Asakichi Urushi Co.Ltd Managing Director/ Perspective Co-founder Takuya works as the fourth generation of Urushi refiners at Tsutsumi Asakichi Urushi Store, which has refined Urushi since the Meiji Era (1868-1912). Urushi refiners’ work lies between that of the urushikaki…
Ren Ito Senior Advisor, Mercari Inc. Senior Fellow, New York University (NYU) School of Law Ren is an entrepreneur, investor, and former diplomat. Most recently, Ren has been taking the lead on the global expansion of Mercari, Japan’s first and only unicorn start-up running the fastest-growing marketplace app. Ren previously served as CEO of Mercari…
Kazuya GotoOrganization Kyoto University | Graduate School of Medicine | Assistant Professor Sector healthtech Business idea in short Disease Treatment by self-healing power using a TNF (tumor necrosis factor)-α vaccine Social issue to tackle | Business concept Our team succeeded to develop a vaccine to suppress TNF-α, which is related to various diseases such as…
Tsubasa TanabeOrganization Osaka University | School of Medicine | 4th year student Sector healthtech Business idea in short Development of an innovative treatment program applied to cancer patients at home Social issue to tackle | Business concept Currently, many cancer patients have problems outside the hospital, such as pain and daily medication issues. With our…
Olzhas AbdeshovOrganization Kyoto University | Graduate School of Management | MBA student Sector edtech, career development Business idea in short Career support and mentoring platform for high school students Social issue to tackle | Business concept A survey conducted by Nippon Foundation found that many Japanese young people did not see themselves as full members…
Kanako IshikawaOrganization grigry Inc. Sector femtech, social justice Business idea in short Safe and secure solution with smart amulet Social issue to tackle | Business concept The business concept is “Omori DX (= Amulet DX)”. By combining amulet and technology, we will power up familiar amulet and develop smart amulet that protects you in case…
Dai AokiOrganization Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Sector environment, circular society, education Business idea in short Moldable wood derived from unutilized or wasted agricultural resources Social issue to tackle | Business concept There are variety of unutilized or wasted agricultural resources such as bamboo in Japan, palm husk in oil palm plantations, which have caused serious pollution…
Taiichi NoseOrganization DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, Ltd. Sector environment, energy Business idea in short Realization of high-efficiency Binary Power Generation Systems specialized for hot water at low temperature Social issue to tackle | Business concept Prevention of global warming. | Geothermal Power Generation Systems have not been widely constructed in Japan despite the availability of resources of…
Eiji NakamuraOrganization Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Sector healthtech Business idea in short “GI sensing system”, the real-time monitoring of postprandial GI tract functions for the detection of Gut-Brain Axis-related healthiness & diseases Social issue to tackle | Business concept I will create the “GI sensor system” that monitors various postprandial gastrointestinal functions in real time, visualize…
Akira Sakano Founder and Director, Zero Waste Japan Sector environment, waste management Business idea in short Zero Waste Communities & Operation Design Business concept Zero Waste is not just 100% recycling or sustainable resource management. We see “waste” as: Social-Economic system failure and the design failure. For our society to thrive, waste management must be…
Hikaru MomoseCompany Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Science & Innovation Center Materials Design Laboratory Background After graduating from the Graduate School of Engineering at Nagoya University, I joined Mitsubishi Rayon (currently known as Mitsubishi Chemical) in 1997. During my years at Mitsubishi Rayon, I was mainly involved in the evaluation and analysis of functional resins and the development…
Takumi MatsutakeCompany HIOKI E.E. Corporation Background March, 2017: the University of Tokyo (Major: Mechano-Infomatics) March, 2019: Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo (Master’s degree in Information Science and Technology) April, 2019: Joined HIOKI E.E. Corporation (software engineer) Social Issues and The Theme of My Business The social issue: The need…
